Antique wall lamp Napoleon III (late 19th century), electrified.
Very beautiful piece, original, refined, and remarkable!
Structure in gilded bronze, brass, and gilded metal.
Oval base lampshade, made of genuine opaline (referred to as "Opal Crystal" at that time), double: smooth white opaline interior, orange opaline with flutes exterior. The piece is hand-formed, as evidenced by the irregularities in thickness.
Everything about this lamp is both rich and refined, with a joyful mix of various influences as the style of the time desired: Louis XV arabesques and acanthus, garlands, Louis XVI laurel friezes, flutes, and Empire dolphins…
Everything is original, except for the electrical part, which was added later.
Magnificent piece, in exceptional condition: no chips on the opaline, very little wear on the gilding of the structure.
Dimensions in cm: total height 23 – width 16 – lamp depth 14
Hole at the back for hanging on a hook.
Antique wall lamp Napoleon III (late 19th century), electrified.
Very beautiful piece, original, refined, and remarkable!
Structure in gilded bronze, brass, and gilded metal.
Oval base lampshade, made of genuine opaline (referred to as "Opal Crystal" at that time), double: smooth white opaline interior, orange opaline with flutes exterior. The piece is hand-formed, as evidenced by the irregularities in thickness.
Everything about this lamp is both rich and refined, with a joyful mix of various influences as the style of the time desired: Louis XV arabesques and acanthus, garlands, Louis XVI laurel friezes, flutes, and Empire dolphins…
Everything is original, except for the electrical part, which was added later.
Magnificent piece, in exceptional condition: no chips on the opaline, very little wear on the gilding of the structure.
Dimensions in cm: total height 23 – width 16 – lamp depth 14
Hole at the back for hanging on a hook.